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Etomo Lighthouse

Occ W 8s🇯🇵Shimane, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Etomo Lighthouse

Etomo Lighthouse is a round, fiberglass tower completed and first lit in 1953. The structure stands 9.1 meters tall and features white and red banding. Its light displays two white flashes every 6 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 12 nautical miles. It is constructed from glass-reinforced plastic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ W 8s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 6s
Focal Height
58m
Geographic Range
12NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1953

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7325
NGA No.
1976
Wikidata
Q127297681 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.1m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: White glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass tower, red banded, unknown daymark; 11

Location

City
Shimane
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.5428°
Longitude
132.9686°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Etomo Lighthouse at night?+
Etomo displays the characteristic Occ W 8s — 1 white flash every 8 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area.
Which ports and harbors does Etomo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Etomo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Etomo at 1.1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Aikakita (2.2 NM SW), Kasaura (8.2 NM ENE), Matsue (8.4 NM SE), Kitaura, Ehime (9.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Etomo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Etomo Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Etomo Lighthouse?+
Etomo Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Etomo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Etomo Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.